The Wayro route from Mexico City to Barra de Potosí is 362 miles (582 km), about 6 h 35 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 362 mi (582 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | Viaducto → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Mexico City, Morelos, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-95D, MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving this route in a car with U.S. plates
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required: this route is outside the zones where U.S.-registered cars can skip the temporary import permit (Baja California, Baja California Sur and part of Sonora) |
|---|---|
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you drive |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
On the road from Mexico City to Barra de Potosí
MEX-95D (183 mi) and MEX-200 (122 mi) carry about 84% of the 362 miles. It runs through 3 states: Mexico City, Morelos, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-95D and MEX-200D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Mexico City to Barra de Potosí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 9–12 | 3 | Mexico City |
| MEX-95D | 12–34 | 22 | Mexico City, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 34–43 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 43–52 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 52–159 | 107 | Morelos, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 159–166 | 7 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 166–220 | 54 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200D | 220–233 | 13 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 233–234 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 234–356 | 122 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 356–362 | 6 | Guerrero |
- Mile 29 of this route: Mexico City → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 80 of this route: Morelos → Guerrero (state line)
Places worth a stop between Mexico City and Barra de Potosí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Anahuacalli Museum (mile 7), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 106), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 163)
- Nature and outdoors: El Veladero National Park (mile 229)
- Museums and history: Anahuacalli Museum (mile 7), Museo Dolores Olmedo (mile 14), Cuernavaca Cathedral (mile 51), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 106), Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 163), Tehuacalco (mile 190), Xihuacan (mile 348)
Anahuacalli Museum
Designed by muralist Diego Rivera as a temple of the arts, the Anahuacalli Museum is a museum and arts center in the San Pablo de Tepetlapa neighborhood of Coyoacán.
Theater Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Inside UNAM's University Cultural Center, next to the Teatro Juan Ruiz de Alarcón, the Foro Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz is an alternative university theater space.
Museo Dolores Olmedo
In Xochimilco, the Museo Dolores Olmedo is an art museum built around the collection of Mexican businesswoman Dolores Olmedo.
Cuernavaca Cathedral
Franciscans built this 16th-century convent church, now Cuernavaca's cathedral and part of the UNESCO-listed monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl; visitors can see its murals, side chapels and a sacred art museum.
Cuetlajuchitlán
Discovered in 1991 while the Autopista del Sol was being built, Cuetlajuchitlán (Los Querende) preserves plazas, ritual baths, sunken courtyards and pink stone walls with drainage channels from a settlement that peaked between 200 BC and AD 200.
Chilpancingo Cathedral
Chilpancingo's neoclassical cathedral of the Assumption hosted the Congress of Anáhuac in 1813, a key moment of the independence movement whose work led to the Apatzingán Constitution, with its ideas of popular sovereignty and separation of powers.
Tehuacalco
Near Chilpancingo, Tehuacalco is an archaeological site tied to the Yope people, with excavation work carried out in the 2000s.
El Veladero National Park
Covering 3,159 hectares on the high ground that rings Acapulco Bay, El Veladero National Park is a large ecological reserve above the port.
Xihuacan
Xihuacan is a Mesoamerican archaeological site on Guerrero's Costa Grande near La Soledad de Maciel, Zihuatanejo and Petatlán, where the King of La Chole stele and ball-court rings turned up before formal digs began.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mexico City to Barra de Potosí?
About 6 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 362 miles.
What is the driving distance from Mexico City to Barra de Potosí?
About 362 miles (582 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Do I need a permit to drive my U.S. car from Mexico City to Barra de Potosí?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car on this route, which is outside the zones where it can be skipped. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from Mexico City to Barra de Potosí?
The U.S. State Department rates Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Mexico City to Barra de Potosí use?
In order: Viaducto, MEX-95D, MEX-95, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Mexico City to Barra de Potosí?
Closest to the road: Anahuacalli Museum (museum, mile 7, 0.4 mi from the route); Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 106, 0.3 mi from the route); Chilpancingo Cathedral (cathedral, mile 163, 0.6 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on September 29, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.